Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going Without Burning Out

ISBN-13: 9781119893615 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 224 str.

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Praise for Educating with Passion and Purpose"Educating with Passion and Purpose is a useful new companion to resources on teacher wellness. The authors' personal stories are relatable and will provide insight for readers into their own desires to contribute meaningfully to education."--Elena Aguilar, author of Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators"Whether outdated curriculum, lack of professional development, or boundary-setting challenges, the path to burnout can be all too clear. Within this book, there are practical tools, engaging anecdotes, and research-backed strategies to reflect and rejuvenate--and fall in love with teaching again."--Maia Heyck-Merlin, author The Together Teacher and The Together Leader"For nearly fifteen years I've learned alongside Meredith and Rebekah, and I continue to learn from them through the pages of this book. They interweave their personal journeys with practical tips for educators in a way that truly gets to the heart of the matter: it's all about purpose. Teacher educators, teachers, and school leaders alike will identify, reflect, and improve their practice by engaging with the personal stories and reflective prompts in this book."--Kristen Hawley Turner, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Teacher Education, Drew University"This book is truly an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to read it. The insightful advice, relatable experiences shared, and the encouragement and resources offered to overcome obstacles, make it applicable and useful for all educators--at any level in their careers. Through tears, smiles, and head nods in agreement, there is no doubt that this book will help unlock your 'why' and motivate you to grow as an educator."--Shelby Sprung, Special education teacher, P94m"Teachers, leaders, and anyone who works in education will benefit from Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out. The stories, wisdom, and reflective activities will support educators to sustain and evolve throughout their career."--Alexis Goldberg, Managing Director of School Support, The Urban Assembly"Reading Meredith and Rebekah's stories reminded me not only of what I loved about learning in the classroom everyday with students, but also that this daily work is something I believe to be sacrosanct and the leader's duty to support and protect. When you are a district leader, it's easy to get caught up in the daily political and operational work that doesn't feel quite so sacred; reading their powerful narratives has inspired me to reconnect to my 'why' and to try and ground my daily work more explicitly with it in mind. This book could not have come at a better time."--Carolyn Yaffe, Executive Director of Valley Charter Schools, California"With the engaging voices of experienced teachers and leaders, the authors provide an insightful and pragmatic guide for educators who are questioning their purpose or facing burnout."--Marshall A. George, Olshan Professor of Clinical Practice at Hunter College of the City University of New York"Rebekah and Meredith provide a candid look at preventing and healing from teacher burnout and do so through personal story-telling that will draw you in in a deeply captivating way and will provide current and future educators with specific and equitable strategies to combat a very real problem in our field. Educators at all levels should pick up this book and learn from the infinite wisdom!"--Carlos Beato, Ed.D., Co-Director of Next Generation Learning Challenges"In the midst of a national teacher shortage, Matson and Shoaf provide a critical contribution to the discussion about how we retain, sustain, and reinvigorate educators -- by reconnecting with their purpose! Educators from the district office to the classroom should take note of these practical ideas for transforming experience and avoiding burnout."--Jeffrey Garrett, Founder of JM Garrett Learning Group and Sr. Vice President of Leadership Development, The Partnership for Los Angeles, Schools"In Educating with Passion and Purpose, Matson and Shoaf combine their extensive experience to create an invaluable resource for teachers and the leaders who support them. This book combines the power of personal narrative with practical reflection exercises and resources to help teachers build careers, curriculums, and communities grounded in purpose and filled with passion."--Ivelisse Ramos Brannon, Former High School English Teacher, Curricular Consultant, and Ph.D. Student at Harvard University"A thoughtful, heartfelt, and comprehensive guide--I'll be giving to every teacher I know."--Jessica Murnane, Author of One Part Plant and Know Your Endo"With compelling personal narratives and a plethora of practical suggestions, these veteran teacher-leaders provide educators at all levels practical and valuable examples of how to maintain energy and commitment in the classroom. Given the post-Covid education landscape, this book is required reading for everyone working in schools."--Bil Johnson, Retired Public School Teacher Educator and author of The Student-Centered Classroom Handbook and Right Time, Right Places"As former teacher, school founder and district administrator, I can honestly say that I've not read a book that more clearly, succinctly and powerfully provides a framework for both the struggle and possibility that exists in education. This should be required reading for everyone in the field, as it realistically regrounds the work in purpose and passion, while acknowledging the challenges."--David Weinberg, Former New York City School Founder"The question of how to develop and retain educators represents one of the most pressing challenges facing education today. Weaving their personal stories into generalizable insights about the nature of teaching and learning, Matson and Shoaf create opportunities for each reader to reflect on their passions, while reconnecting us to our common sense of purpose as educators and reigniting our belief in the power of education for all students. Educating for Passion and Purpose is a must read for every educator who seeks to rekindle the flame fueling our professional capacities as stewards of tomorrow's leaders."--David Adams, Chief Executive Officer, The Urban Assembly

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IntroductionWhy We Wrote This BookWho This Book Is ForHow to Use This BookWhy Reflection MattersChapter 1: Finding Your PurposeMeredith's TurnMy Why, My DrivePain and LossBecoming InvisibleMy Drive for LeadershipRebekah's TurnSchooling vs. LearningFinding My "Why"Your TurnResearch to Help Excavate Your PurposeExcavating Your WhyRefining Your WhyAmplifying Your WhyConnecting Your Why to Your WorkExploring Your IkigaiMeditating to Discover Your WhyPersonality Tests and PurposeThe Roots of Your PurposeTroubleshooting Your PurposeAdditional Considerations for LeadersHelping Your Community Articulate Their WhyFinding Your Purpose as a LeaderSupporting Teachers in Understanding PurposeYour School or District's PurposeAsserting an Equity StanceChapter 2: Purpose and BurnoutMeredith's TurnWhen Your Work Becomes a Job Rather than a ProfessionWhat Feels Like Burnout But Isn't?Searching for an IdentityWhat Do You Do When All You Do Is Complain?Rebekah's TurnShift HappensLosing My Prep Periods and My PurposeYour TurnIdentifying Your Why NotsBurnout Self-Assessment IBurnout Self-Assessment IIUsing the Burnout SpectrumIdentifying Possible Contributors to BurnoutVisualizing Your Own FireHow Burnout Impacts BIPOC EducatorsHow Burnout Impacts Antiracist EducatorsAdditional Considerations for LeadersIs Distributive Leadership Leading to Burnout?What About Leader Burnout?Chapter 3: What You TeachMeredith's TurnBringing My Why Out on Day OneDeveloping Daily Lessons Infused with My WhyWhen Your Curriculum Leads You To Be MisalignedCoaching Teachers Using Their WhyRebekah's TurnDesigning for My WhyThe Hazards of "High Expectations"Designing for TransformationYour TurnAssessing Your CurriculumAnalyzing the Lessons that ResonateWhat If You Hate Your Curriculum?Standardized Tests Aren't Everything...But They Are SomethingWhat If You're Still Learning Your Curriculum?Additional Considerations for LeadersProfessional DevelopmentCurriculum Design and SupportChapter 4: How You TeachMeredith's TurnGaining Respect and Building Authentic RelationshipSystems and Structures that EmpowerTake Control of PlanningRebekah's TurnKeeping My Students' Reading Fires GoingReframing ResistanceYour TurnAssess Your InstructionWhat If You Have to Use Mandated Instructional Methods?Listening to Your StudentsHow's Your Sleep?Connecting Instruction and Classroom ManagementWhat If You're Still Learning How To Teach?Additional Considerations for LeadersClear Structures and Expectations Help EveryoneFeedback Is EssentialChapter 5: Being the Lead LearnerMeredith's TurnPushing Myself as a LearnerProfessional Development Within the School SettingMy First Lesson as a PrincipalRebekah's TurnProfessional Learning that's Personal and PurposefulSummer SchoolingYour TurnWho Are You As a Learner?What Do You Need to Learn to Fuel Your Purpose? How Do You Need to Learn It?What Do You Have Control of When It Comes to Your Learning?What if the PD at Your School Isn't Adequate?What If You Just Need a Break?What If You Need Time to Reconnect with Family and Friends?What If You Need a Change of Scenery?What If You Need to Earn Extra Money?What If You Need to Provide Childcare?What If You've Been Assigned a Mentor You're Not Learning From?What If the PD Is Causing Your Burnout?Reading to LearnAdditional Considerations for LeadersChapter 6: Finding Your Professional HomeMeredith's TurnThe Interview Process Can Tell You About Your New CommunityFinding My HomeRebekah's TurnDoing the HiringAligning People, Positions, and PurposeYour TurnReflecting on PurposePeople, Not PositionsWhen You Want To Be HiredChange Is HardAdditional Consideration for LeadersCreating Space to Connect and Explore IdentitiesKnowing What You're Looking ForThe Transformative ProcessReflective Prompts for School LeadersBuilding a BenchChapter 7: Nourishing Your NetworkMeredith's TurnBeing the Younger Sister to a True InspirationChallenging Patriarchal NormsThe Power of Mentors Who Believe in YouCultivating a Team and Helping Leaders RiseMy Teacher ChampionsRebekah's TurnTeam YouWho I Learn FromWho I Learn WithWho I TeachYour TurnPeople Plus PurposeA Framework for Thinking About Your NetworkWhat If You're Having Trouble Finding Mentors?Additional Considerations for LeadersSupporting Teachers Through CommunityMake Coaching a PriorityThe Staff LoungeConclusionMeredith's TurnThe School Leader Within MeRebekah's TurnWhy I LeftWhere We Go From HereYour TurnWhere Do You Go From Here?AppendixBeginning of the Year Teacher Reflection ToolBurnout Self-Assessment ChecklistBurnout SpectrumConnecting School-wide Policies to Your PurposeExcavating Your Why Reflection ToolFire Visualization ToolThe Five WhysIntentional Summer Planning ProtocolJob Search Preparation ToolMentor Matching and ReflectionModifying for Misalignment ToolNetwork Reflection ToolPlanning Tool for a Sustainable Hiring ProcessPreparing for Conversations about EquityProfessional Learning Reflection ToolPurposeful Planning Tool for Professional LearningPurposeful Planning Tool for Units and LessonsReflecting on Community Spaces for CollaborationReflection Tool for Burnout FactorsReflective Tool for Designing Classroom SystemsSample Student Feedback SurveyStaff Member Community Involvement SurveyTeacher-Led Inquiry Cycle for Professional DevelopmentTime Management ToolBack MatterAcknowledgementsMeredith's TurnRebekah's TurnOur TurnAbout the Authors

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Meredith Matson is Principal at the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York. In her twenty-one years as an educator, she has also been a teacher, assistant principal, mentor to new teachers, history department chair, and grade-team leader.Rebekah Shoaf has been an educator for twenty years and is the CEO of the educational consulting firm What If Schools. She is also founder and owner of Boogie Down Books, a bookstore-without-walls(r) for kids, teens, families, and educators.